Guest guest Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 I have not had predisone in two years and really want to stay away from it. This is good stuff though and am anxious to hear others thoughts on what they can drink. I thought my drinking days were over but find out that gin, vodka and whisky are ok. Unfortunately the three I have never liked. They will never compare to a good cold Sam light! You can tell I am from New England right? TomSee what's free at AOL.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 All alcohol bothers me. I've found the only way to drink without having a nose asplosion (as we call it round these parts) is to take my zyflo about an hour before drinking. Of course, you may wish to debate the wisdom of combining two potential liver problems, but it works for me. On 5/16/07, teblake@... <teblake@...> wrote: A good question about the alcohol. I recently had to give up alcohol due to how conjested I get when I drink. It seems to be mostly beer or white wine which I enjoy the most. What alcohol does not bother people? Tom See what's free at AOL.com. -- CondourisAmber Digital LLCcell 646-234-6669 | home: 212-459-2398http://smallist.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 One of the reasons I wanted to desens (apart from feeling better and not having to take huge amounts of antibiotics and steroids) was to be able to enjoy a glass of wine or beer again. Aparently gin with tonic, and vodka are supposed to be alright, but I can't have any alcohol without reacting. The only time I can enjoy a glass of wine or beer is at the end of a steroid burst (about 5-7 days into taking oral steroids). So I guess the answer to your question, is that it's normal for a Samters suffer to react to alcohol. Sorry! I'm 36 and have had Samters for 8 years now, Becky Condouris <condour@...> wrote: All alcohol bothers me. I've found the only way to drink without having a nose asplosion (as we call it round these parts) is to take my zyflo about an hour before drinking. Of course, you may wish to debate the wisdom of combining two potential liver problems, but it works for me. On 5/16/07, teblakeaol <teblakeaol> wrote: A good question about the alcohol. I recently had to give up alcohol due to how conjested I get when I drink. It seems to be mostly beer or white wine which I enjoy the most. What alcohol does not bother people? Tom See what's free at AOL.com. -- CondourisAmber Digital LLCcell 646-234-6669 | home: 212-459-2398http://smallist.com is the world's favourite email. Don't settle for less, sign up for your free account today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 I don't have Samter's, but the Failsafe Diet for those of us who are sensitive to salicylates offers Gin, Vodka, and Whiskey as alcoholic beverages. I believe that beer and wine are the worst things that you can do. Sulfite sensitivities often cross over to salicylate sensitivities. Sheila --mail to: sheilafitzpg@... -------------- Original message -------------- From: " Condouris" <condour@...> All alcohol bothers me. I've found the only way to drink without having a nose asplosion (as we call it round these parts) is to take my zyflo about an hour before drinking. Of course, you may wish to debate the wisdom of combining two potential liver problems, but it works for me. On 5/16/07, teblake@... <teblake@...> wrote: A good question about the alcohol. I recently had to give up alcohol due to how conjested I get when I drink. It seems to be mostly beer or white wine which I enjoy the most. What alcohol does not bother people? Tom See what's free at AOL.com. -- CondourisAmber Digital LLCcell 646-234-6669 | home: 212-459-2398http://smallist.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 Some people can take desulfited wine. Carol Re: Need some advice A good question about the alcohol. I recently had to give up alcohol due to how conjested I get when I drink. It seems to be mostly beer or white wine which I enjoy the most. What alcohol does not bother people? Tom See what's free at AOL.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 Can you drink some alcohol while on predisone? I really makes me feel sooo much better even though I know its not the best drug to be on. I have a family party on Sunday that alcohol will get me thru and I have been on my course of predisone for a week now so I am at the end.. > > Some people can take desulfited wine. Carol > Re: Need some advice > > > > A good question about the alcohol. I recently had to give up alcohol due to how conjested I get when I drink. It seems to be mostly beer or white wine which I enjoy the most. > > What alcohol does not bother people? > > Tom > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- > See what's free at AOL.com. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 I usually have to take predisone like 3 times a year, not too bad and they are always pretty short courses but I would much rather not take it.. it does help with my sense of smell, which is great, most of the year I cant smell a thing and I think that is dangerous..can be good at times, haha I am from New England as well, CT and hear ya about the , I am not a beer drinker or even a big drinker at all but to be able to relax and have a drink at a party or after a long night would be great without the awful stuffiness I experience.. > > > > > > I have not had predisone in two years and really want to stay away from it. > > This is good stuff though and am anxious to hear others thoughts on what > they can drink. I thought my drinking days were over but find out that gin, > vodka and whisky are ok. Unfortunately the three I have never liked. They > will never compare to a good cold Sam light! You can tell I am from New > England right? > > Tom > > > > ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 I’ve been on and off Prednisone for years and still have a few drinks every day. It’s never been a problem and my partner also goes on prednisone and he still has his few drinks a day. From: samters [mailto:samters ] On Behalf Of ligigirls Sent: Thursday, 17 May 2007 6:00 AM samters Subject: Re: Need some advice Can you drink some alcohol while on predisone? I really makes me feel sooo much better even though I know its not the best drug to be on. I have a family party on Sunday that alcohol will get me thru and I have been on my course of predisone for a week now so I am at the end.. > > Some people can take desulfited wine. Carol > Re: Need some advice > > > > A good question about the alcohol. I recently had to give up alcohol due to how conjested I get when I drink. It seems to be mostly beer or white wine which I enjoy the most. > > What alcohol does not bother people? > > Tom > > > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------- ----------- > See what's free at AOL.com. > No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.7.1/805 - Release Date: 15/05/2007 10:47 AM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.7.1/805 - Release Date: 15/05/2007 10:47 AM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 how are you treated for your samters? the same, prednisone here and there with antibiotics? do you do anything else or just wait for the bad flare ups? thanks for the advice on drinks.. > > > > Some people can take desulfited wine. > Carol > > Re: Need some advice > > > > > > > > A good question about the alcohol. I recently had to give up > alcohol due to how conjested I get when I drink. It seems to be > mostly beer or white wine which I enjoy the most. > > > > What alcohol does not bother people? > > > > Tom > > > > > > > > > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------- > ----------- > > See what's free at AOL.com. > > > > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.7.1/805 - Release Date: 15/05/2007 > 10:47 AM > > > > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.7.1/805 - Release Date: 15/05/2007 > 10:47 AM > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 Most of us start with Nasonex for the polyps and congestion, Singulair for asthma and polyps, Advair for asthma, and antihistamines as needed. Often we find something does not work as hoped and switch to some thing else, but the above formula works for at least 50% of us. My favorite antihistamine is astilin, it is too harsh for some but strong enough to do something for me. Pam On 5/16/07 5:38 PM, " ligigirls " <ligigirls@...> wrote: > how are you treated for your samters? the same, prednisone here and > there with antibiotics? do you do anything else or just wait for > the bad flare ups? > thanks for the advice on drinks.. >>> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 I take Seritide twice daily for Samters/Asthma and also ventolin when needed. Prednisone every couple of months when things get worse. Antibiotics when and if I get sinus infections. From: samters [mailto:samters ] On Behalf Of ligigirls Sent: Thursday, 17 May 2007 7:38 AM samters Subject: Re: Need some advice how are you treated for your samters? the same, prednisone here and there with antibiotics? do you do anything else or just wait for the bad flare ups? thanks for the advice on drinks.. > > > > Some people can take desulfited wine. > Carol > > Re: Need some advice > > > > > > > > A good question about the alcohol. I recently had to give up > alcohol due to how conjested I get when I drink. It seems to be > mostly beer or white wine which I enjoy the most. > > > > What alcohol does not bother people? > > > > Tom > > > > > > > > > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------- > ----------- > > See what's free at AOL.com. > > > > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.7.1/805 - Release Date: 15/05/2007 > 10:47 AM > > > > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.7.1/805 - Release Date: 15/05/2007 > 10:47 AM > No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.7.1/807 - Release Date: 16/05/2007 6:05 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.7.1/807 - Release Date: 16/05/2007 6:05 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 I cannot drink wine anymore. I get really congested with a rapid heart beat and face flushes. Lots of sneezing and wheezing. Yuck! I do not seem to have a problem with beer, but I don't drink it very often. I have never had any problems with hard liquer. Unfortunately, it is wine that I prefer. Rose > > A good question about the alcohol. I recently had to give up alcohol due to > how conjested I get when I drink. It seems to be mostly beer or white wine > which I enjoy the most. > > What alcohol does not bother people? > > Tom > > > > ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 17, 2007 Report Share Posted May 17, 2007 that is exaclty what happens to me when i drink wine and I love wine.. any advice on what alcohol I can enjoy? like a vodka/cranberry? > > > > A good question about the alcohol. I recently had to give up > alcohol due to > > how conjested I get when I drink. It seems to be mostly beer or > white wine > > which I enjoy the most. > > > > What alcohol does not bother people? > > > > Tom > > > > > > > > ************************************** See what's free at > http://www.aol.com. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 17, 2007 Report Share Posted May 17, 2007 I take Advair for my asthma and nasonex for nasal.. I was told Singulair is helpful, does anyone use it will great results.. are there side affects? I know the short courses of predisone do wonders but isnt it bad for us? > > > > > > Some people can take desulfited wine. > > Carol > > > Re: Need some advice > > > > > > > > > > > > A good question about the alcohol. I recently had to give up > > alcohol due to how conjested I get when I drink. It seems to be > > mostly beer or white wine which I enjoy the most. > > > > > > What alcohol does not bother people? > > > > > > Tom > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------------------------------------- - > > ----------- > > > See what's free at AOL.com. > > > > > > > > > > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > > Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.7.1/805 - Release Date: > 15/05/2007 > > 10:47 AM > > > > > > > > No virus found in this outgoing message. > > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > > Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.7.1/805 - Release Date: > 15/05/2007 > > 10:47 AM > > > > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.7.1/807 - Release Date: 16/05/2007 > 6:05 PM > > > > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.7.1/807 - Release Date: 16/05/2007 > 6:05 PM > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 17, 2007 Report Share Posted May 17, 2007 I've been taking Singulair for 3 years. It seems to work very well, as I don't really have much in the way of allergic symptoms. Unfortunately for me is that it hasn't improved my sense of smell at all.ligigirls <ligigirls@...> wrote: I take Advair for my asthma and nasonex for nasal.. I was told Singulair is helpful, does anyone use it will great results.. are there side affects? I know the short courses of predisone do wonders but isnt it bad for us?> > >> > > Some people can take desulfited wine. > > Carol> > > Re: Need some advice> > > > > > > > > > > > A good question about the alcohol. I recently had to give up > > alcohol due to how conjested I get when I drink. It seems to be > > mostly beer or white wine which I enjoy the most.> > > > > > What alcohol does not bother people?> > > > > > Tom> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -----------------------------------------------------------> > -----------> > > See what's free at AOL.com.> > >> > > > > > > > > > No virus found in this incoming message.> > Checked by AVG Free Edition.> > Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.7.1/805 - Release Date: > 15/05/2007> > 10:47 AM> > > > > > > > No virus found in this outgoing message.> > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > > Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.7.1/805 - Release Date: > 15/05/2007> > 10:47 AM> >> > > > > No virus found in this incoming message.> Checked by AVG Free Edition.> Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.7.1/807 - Release Date: 16/05/2007> 6:05 PM> > > > No virus found in this outgoing message.> Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.7.1/807 - Release Date: 16/05/2007> 6:05 PM> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 17, 2007 Report Share Posted May 17, 2007 Hi I have been monitoring this group for awhile. I developed full blown samters in my 20’s. I am 47 now. I have gone through several major and many minor surgeries. 3+ years ago I did some research and it said that 65% of people with polyps will get relief from Singulair. After my last surgery (3years ago) I asked my doctor if I could go on singulair. I have had very very slight polyp growth, have not had any sinus infections, have not had to take prednisone since that last surgery (thank God).. All in all I am doing much better. My routine is singulair, nexium (hiatal hernia), Nasacort and benedryl each night. I do not do rinses. Did in past and didn’t feel they helped. Every once in awhile I smell something. It is like a treat, not anything I can count on. The down side is that some days I am very lethargic, foggy from the meds. I have struggles losing weight although that could be from other reasons like middle age. When I want a drink, I take a benedryl and make sure my husband is driving!!! Janet From: samters [mailto:samters ] On Behalf Of ligigirls Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2007 8:48 AM samters Subject: Re: Need some advice I take Advair for my asthma and nasonex for nasal.. I was told Singulair is helpful, does anyone use it will great results.. are there side affects? I know the short courses of predisone do wonders but isnt it bad for us? > > > > > > Some people can take desulfited wine. > > Carol > > > Re: Need some advice > > > > > > > > > > > > A good question about the alcohol. I recently had to give up > > alcohol due to how conjested I get when I drink. It seems to be > > mostly beer or white wine which I enjoy the most. > > > > > > What alcohol does not bother people? > > > > > > Tom > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------- - > > ----------- > > > See what's free at AOL.com. > > > > > > > > > > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > > Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.7.1/805 - Release Date: > 15/05/2007 > > 10:47 AM > > > > > > > > No virus found in this outgoing message. > > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > > Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.7.1/805 - Release Date: > 15/05/2007 > > 10:47 AM > > > > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.7.1/807 - Release Date: 16/05/2007 > 6:05 PM > > > > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.7.1/807 - Release Date: 16/05/2007 > 6:05 PM > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 17, 2007 Report Share Posted May 17, 2007 My reading says that you have to have your liquor "neat." Cranberry and other fruit juices are high in salicylates. If I were you, I'd try it "neat" and then, go with a little lime which is low in salicylates. My response is going to differ from yours. Sheila --mail to: sheilafitzpg@... -------------- Original message -------------- From: "ligigirls" <ligigirls@...> > that is exaclty what happens to me when i drink wine and I love > wine.. any advice on what alcohol I can enjoy? like a > vodka/cranberry? > > > > > > > > A good question about the alcohol. I recently had to give up > > alcohol due to > > > how conjested I get when I drink. It seems to be mostly beer > or > > white wine > > > which I enjoy the most. > > > > > > What alcohol does not bother people? > > > > > > Tom > > > > > > > > > > > > ************************************** See what's free at > > http://www.aol.com. > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 17, 2007 Report Share Posted May 17, 2007 thanks for the info!! > > > > > > > > A good question about the alcohol. I recently had to give up > > > alcohol due to > > > > how conjested I get when I drink. It seems to be mostly beer > > or > > > white wine > > > > which I enjoy the most. > > > > > > > > What alcohol does not bother people? > > > > > > > > Tom > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ************************************** See what's free at > > > http://www.aol.com. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 17, 2007 Report Share Posted May 17, 2007 Benadryl is of course a very sedating med and may give you somewhat of a 'hangover' fuzzy feeling during the day as well as give you a propensity for weigh gain. If you have sleep issues you might want to have a sleep study done to see if you sleep architechture is normal and make sure you don't have sleep apnea which can really contribute to weigh gain ( there are good metabolic reasons for this) and fuzziness during the day. Some docs have access to a sleep screen but a full fledged sleep study is the gold standard and a lot of people are shocked to find out that they have a sever sleep disorder.Check it out! Carol Re: Need some advice> > > > > > > > > > > > A good question about the alcohol. I recently had to give up > > alcohol due to how conjested I get when I drink. It seems to be > > mostly beer or white wine which I enjoy the most.> > > > > > What alcohol does not bother people?> > > > > > Tom> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -----------------------------------------------------------> > -----------> > > See what's free at AOL.com.> > >> > > > > > > > > > No virus found in this incoming message.> > Checked by AVG Free Edition.> > Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.7.1/805 - Release Date: > 15/05/2007> > 10:47 AM> > > > > > > > No virus found in this outgoing message.> > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > > Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.7.1/805 - Release Date: > 15/05/2007> > 10:47 AM> >> > > > > No virus found in this incoming message.> Checked by AVG Free Edition.> Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.7.1/807 - Release Date: 16/05/2007> 6:05 PM> > > > No virus found in this outgoing message.> Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.7.1/807 - Release Date: 16/05/2007> 6:05 PM> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 17, 2007 Report Share Posted May 17, 2007 I take one Sudafed when I feel congested and it really does a great job for me.. ANyone else tried it? > > > > > > > > Some people can take desulfited wine. > > > Carol > > > > Re: Need some advice > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > A good question about the alcohol. I recently had to give up > > > alcohol due to how conjested I get when I drink. It seems to be > > > mostly beer or white wine which I enjoy the most. > > > > > > > > What alcohol does not bother people? > > > > > > > > Tom > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------- > - > > > ----------- > > > > See what's free at AOL.com. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > > > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > > > Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.7.1/805 - Release Date: > > 15/05/2007 > > > 10:47 AM > > > > > > > > > > > > No virus found in this outgoing message. > > > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > > > Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.7.1/805 - Release Date: > > 15/05/2007 > > > 10:47 AM > > > > > > > > > > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > > Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.7.1/807 - Release Date: > 16/05/2007 > > 6:05 PM > > > > > > > > No virus found in this outgoing message. > > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > > Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.7.1/807 - Release Date: > 16/05/2007 > > 6:05 PM > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 17, 2007 Report Share Posted May 17, 2007 Try replacing benedryl with Fexofenadine. From: samters [mailto:samters ] On Behalf Of Mike & Janet Sent: 17 May 2007 15:42 samters Subject: RE: Re: Need some advice Hi I have been monitoring this group for awhile. I developed full blown samters in my 20’s. I am 47 now. I have gone through several major and many minor surgeries. 3+ years ago I did some research and it said that 65% of people with polyps will get relief from Singulair. After my last surgery (3years ago) I asked my doctor if I could go on singulair. I have had very very slight polyp growth, have not had any sinus infections, have not had to take prednisone since that last surgery (thank God).. All in all I am doing much better. My routine is singulair, nexium (hiatal hernia), Nasacort and benedryl each night. I do not do rinses. Did in past and didn’t feel they helped. Every once in awhile I smell something. It is like a treat, not anything I can count on. The down side is that some days I am very lethargic, foggy from the meds. I have struggles losing weight although that could be from other reasons like middle age. When I want a drink, I take a benedryl and make sure my husband is driving!!! Janet From: samters [mailto:samters ] On Behalf Of ligigirls Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2007 8:48 AM samters Subject: Re: Need some advice I take Advair for my asthma and nasonex for nasal.. I was told Singulair is helpful, does anyone use it will great results.. are there side affects? I know the short courses of predisone do wonders but isnt it bad for us? > > > > > > Some people can take desulfited wine. > > Carol > > > Re: Need some advice > > > > > > > > > > > > A good question about the alcohol. I recently had to give up > > alcohol due to how conjested I get when I drink. It seems to be > > mostly beer or white wine which I enjoy the most. > > > > > > What alcohol does not bother people? > > > > > > Tom > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------- - > > ----------- > > > See what's free at AOL.com. > > > > > > > > > > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > > Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.7.1/805 - Release Date: > 15/05/2007 > > 10:47 AM > > > > > > > > No virus found in this outgoing message. > > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > > Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.7.1/805 - Release Date: > 15/05/2007 > > 10:47 AM > > > > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.7.1/807 - Release Date: 16/05/2007 > 6:05 PM > > > > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.7.1/807 - Release Date: 16/05/2007 > 6:05 PM > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 Hi Janet I noticed you put down a drug for hiatal hernia? Is this a tummy problem and is it related to the polyps and stuff? It's just that i have had samters for about 8 yrs and suffer regularly from excrutiatingly painful tummy problems and am yet unable to get a diagnosis/treatment but assumed (and had been told) they werent related.Cat From: "Mike & Janet " <unlimited@...>Reply-samters To: <samters >Subject: RE: Re: Need some adviceDate: Thu, 17 May 2007 09:42:15 -0500 Hi I have been monitoring this group for awhile. I developed full blown samters in my 20’s. I am 47 now. I have gone through several major and many minor surgeries. 3+ years ago I did some research and it said that 65% of people with polyps will get relief from Singulair. After my last surgery (3years ago) I asked my doctor if I could go on singulair. I have had very very slight polyp growth, have not had any sinus infections, have not had to take prednisone since that last surgery (thank God).. All in all I am doing much better. My routine is singulair, nexium (hiatal hernia), Nasacort and benedryl each night. I do not do rinses. Did in past and didn’t feel they helped. Every once in awhile I smell something. It is like a treat, not anything I can count on. The down side is that some days I am very lethargic, foggy from the meds. I have struggles losing weight although that could be from other reasons like middle age. When I want a drink, I take a benedryl and make sure my husband is driving!!! Janet From: samters [mailto:samters ] On Behalf Of ligigirlsSent: Thursday, May 17, 2007 8:48 AMsamters Subject: Re: Need some advice I take Advair for my asthma and nasonex for nasal.. I was told Singulair is helpful, does anyone use it will great results.. are there side affects? I know the short courses of predisone do wonders but isnt it bad for us?> > >> > > Some people can take desulfited wine. > > Carol> > > Re: Need some advice> > > > > > > > > > > > A good question about the alcohol. I recently had to give up > > alcohol due to how conjested I get when I drink. It seems to be > > mostly beer or white wine which I enjoy the most.> > > > > > What alcohol does not bother people?> > > > > > Tom> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -----------------------------------------------------------> > -----------> > > See what's free at AOL.com.> > >> > > > > > > > > > No virus found in this incoming message.> > Checked by AVG Free Edition.> > Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.7.1/805 - Release Date: > 15/05/2007> > 10:47 AM> > > > > > > > No virus found in this outgoing message.> > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > > Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.7.1/805 - Release Date: > 15/05/2007> > 10:47 AM> >> > > > > No virus found in this incoming message.> Checked by AVG Free Edition.> Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.7.1/807 - Release Date: 16/05/2007> 6:05 PM> > > > No virus found in this outgoing message.> Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.7.1/807 - Release Date: 16/05/2007> 6:05 PM> Reserve your place in history - Email Britain! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 Hi Cat A Hiatal Hernia is a weakening of the muscle right where the esophagus meets the stomach. It progressed until I had terrible heart burn which ultimately created chest pain. At first they thought it was gall stones, then the hernia was discovered with a scope procedure. That being said if I lost 40 pounds I probably wouldn’t have the same level of problem. The weight pushes the stomach up which makes the hernia worse. So I do not believe it was related to the Samters. However, I have read that a lot of problems do occur from the sinus drainage that upsets the stomach. Hope this helps. Janet From: samters [mailto:samters ] On Behalf Of Cat Sent: Friday, May 18, 2007 2:37 AM samters Subject: RE: Re: Need some advice Hi Janet I noticed you put down a drug for hiatal hernia? Is this a tummy problem and is it related to the polyps and stuff? It's just that i have had samters for about 8 yrs and suffer regularly from excrutiatingly painful tummy problems and am yet unable to get a diagnosis/treatment but assumed (and had been told) they werent related. Cat From: " Mike & Janet " <unlimited@...> Reply-samters <samters > Subject: RE: Re: Need some advice Date: Thu, 17 May 2007 09:42:15 -0500 Hi I have been monitoring this group for awhile. I developed full blown samters in my 20’s. I am 47 now. I have gone through several major and many minor surgeries. 3+ years ago I did some research and it said that 65% of people with polyps will get relief from Singulair. After my last surgery (3years ago) I asked my doctor if I could go on singulair. I have had very very slight polyp growth, have not had any sinus infections, have not had to take prednisone since that last surgery (thank God).. All in all I am doing much better. My routine is singulair, nexium (hiatal hernia), Nasacort and benedryl each night. I do not do rinses. Did in past and didn’t feel they helped. Every once in awhile I smell something. It is like a treat, not anything I can count on. The down side is that some days I am very lethargic, foggy from the meds. I have struggles losing weight although that could be from other reasons like middle age. When I want a drink, I take a benedryl and make sure my husband is driving!!! Janet From: samters [mailto:samters ] On Behalf Of ligigirls Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2007 8:48 AM samters Subject: Re: Need some advice I take Advair for my asthma and nasonex for nasal.. I was told Singulair is helpful, does anyone use it will great results.. are there side affects? I know the short courses of predisone do wonders but isnt it bad for us? > > > > > > Some people can take desulfited wine. > > Carol > > > Re: Need some advice > > > > > > > > > > > > A good question about the alcohol. I recently had to give up > > alcohol due to how conjested I get when I drink. It seems to be > > mostly beer or white wine which I enjoy the most. > > > > > > What alcohol does not bother people? > > > > > > Tom > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------- - > > ----------- > > > See what's free at AOL.com. > > > > > > > > > > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > > Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.7.1/805 - Release Date: > 15/05/2007 > > 10:47 AM > > > > > > > > No virus found in this outgoing message. > > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > > Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.7.1/805 - Release Date: > 15/05/2007 > > 10:47 AM > > > > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.7.1/807 - Release Date: 16/05/2007 > 6:05 PM > > > > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.7.1/807 - Release Date: 16/05/2007 > 6:05 PM > Reserve your place in history - Email Britain! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 Thanks for the info. I don’t really have sleep issues that I know of. I have been sleeping well ever since the last surgery. So nice to sleep through your nose all night. After about a year of the singulair, I started to have some breakthrough allergy attacks (sneezing). I take the “4”hour benedryl at bed so I sleep off the effects. It does keep the allergic reactions at bay. I think every few days it just builds up. Janet From: samters [mailto:samters ] On Behalf Of Carol Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2007 2:53 PM samters Subject: Re: Re: Need some advice Benadryl is of course a very sedating med and may give you somewhat of a 'hangover' fuzzy feeling during the day as well as give you a propensity for weigh gain. If you have sleep issues you might want to have a sleep study done to see if you sleep architechture is normal and make sure you don't have sleep apnea which can really contribute to weigh gain ( there are good metabolic reasons for this) and fuzziness during the day. Some docs have access to a sleep screen but a full fledged sleep study is the gold standard and a lot of people are shocked to find out that they have a sever sleep disorder.Check it out! Carol ----- Original Message ----- From: Mike & Janet samters Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2007 7:42 AM Subject: RE: Re: Need some advice Hi I have been monitoring this group for awhile. I developed full blown samters in my 20’s. I am 47 now. I have gone through several major and many minor surgeries. 3+ years ago I did some research and it said that 65% of people with polyps will get relief from Singulair. After my last surgery (3years ago) I asked my doctor if I could go on singulair. I have had very very slight polyp growth, have not had any sinus infections, have not had to take prednisone since that last surgery (thank God).. All in all I am doing much better. My routine is singulair, nexium (hiatal hernia), Nasacort and benedryl each night. I do not do rinses. Did in past and didn’t feel they helped. Every once in awhile I smell something. It is like a treat, not anything I can count on. The down side is that some days I am very lethargic, foggy from the meds. I have struggles losing weight although that could be from other reasons like middle age. When I want a drink, I take a benedryl and make sure my husband is driving!!! Janet From: samters [mailto:samters ] On Behalf Of ligigirls Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2007 8:48 AM samters Subject: Re: Need some advice I take Advair for my asthma and nasonex for nasal.. I was told Singulair is helpful, does anyone use it will great results.. are there side affects? I know the short courses of predisone do wonders but isnt it bad for us? > > > > > > Some people can take desulfited wine. > > Carol > > > Re: Need some advice > > > > > > > > > > > > A good question about the alcohol. I recently had to give up > > alcohol due to how conjested I get when I drink. It seems to be > > mostly beer or white wine which I enjoy the most. > > > > > > What alcohol does not bother people? > > > > > > Tom > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------- - > > ----------- > > > See what's free at AOL.com. > > > > > > > > > > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > > Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.7.1/805 - Release Date: > 15/05/2007 > > 10:47 AM > > > > > > > > No virus found in this outgoing message. > > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > > Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.7.1/805 - Release Date: > 15/05/2007 > > 10:47 AM > > > > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.7.1/807 - Release Date: 16/05/2007 > 6:05 PM > > > > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.7.1/807 - Release Date: 16/05/2007 > 6:05 PM > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 thanks janet - sounds rotten for you From: "Mike & Janet " <unlimited@...>Reply-samters To: <samters >Subject: RE: Re: Need some adviceDate: Fri, 18 May 2007 07:02:14 -0500 Hi Cat A Hiatal Hernia is a weakening of the muscle right where the esophagus meets the stomach. It progressed until I had terrible heart burn which ultimately created chest pain. At first they thought it was gall stones, then the hernia was discovered with a scope procedure. That being said if I lost 40 pounds I probably wouldn’t have the same level of problem. The weight pushes the stomach up which makes the hernia worse. So I do not believe it was related to the Samters. However, I have read that a lot of problems do occur from the sinus drainage that upsets the stomach. Hope this helps. Janet From: samters [mailto:samters ] On Behalf Of Cat Sent: Friday, May 18, 2007 2:37 AMsamters Subject: RE: Re: Need some advice Hi Janet I noticed you put down a drug for hiatal hernia? Is this a tummy problem and is it related to the polyps and stuff? It's just that i have had samters for about 8 yrs and suffer regularly from excrutiatingly painful tummy problems and am yet unable to get a diagnosis/treatment but assumed (and had been told) they werent related.Cat From: "Mike & Janet " <unlimitedhouston (DOT) rr.com>Reply-samters To: <samters >Subject: RE: Re: Need some adviceDate: Thu, 17 May 2007 09:42:15 -0500 Hi I have been monitoring this group for awhile. I developed full blown samters in my 20’s. I am 47 now. I have gone through several major and many minor surgeries. 3+ years ago I did some research and it said that 65% of people with polyps will get relief from Singulair. After my last surgery (3years ago) I asked my doctor if I could go on singulair. I have had very very slight polyp growth, have not had any sinus infections, have not had to take prednisone since that last surgery (thank God).. All in all I am doing much better. My routine is singulair, nexium (hiatal hernia), Nasacort and benedryl each night. I do not do rinses. Did in past and didn’t feel they helped. Every once in awhile I smell something. It is like a treat, not anything I can count on. The down side is that some days I am very lethargic, foggy from the meds. I have struggles losing weight although that could be from other reasons like middle age. When I want a drink, I take a benedryl and make sure my husband is driving!!! Janet From: samters [mailto:samters ] On Behalf Of ligigirlsSent: Thursday, May 17, 2007 8:48 AMsamters Subject: Re: Need some advice I take Advair for my asthma and nasonex for nasal.. I was told Singulair is helpful, does anyone use it will great results.. are there side affects? I know the short courses of predisone do wonders but isnt it bad for us?> > >> > > Some people can take desulfited wine. > > Carol> > > Re: Need some advice> > > > > > > > > > > > A good question about the alcohol. I recently had to give up > > alcohol due to how conjested I get when I drink. It seems to be > > mostly beer or white wine which I enjoy the most.> > > > > > What alcohol does not bother people?> > > > > > Tom> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -----------------------------------------------------------> > -----------> > > See what's free at AOL.com.> > >> > > > > > > > > > No virus found in this incoming message.> > Checked by AVG Free Edition.> > Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.7.1/805 - Release Date: > 15/05/2007> > 10:47 AM> > > > > > > > No virus found in this outgoing message.> > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > > Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.7.1/805 - Release Date: > 15/05/2007> > 10:47 AM> >> > > > > No virus found in this incoming message.> Checked by AVG Free Edition.> Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.7.1/807 - Release Date: 16/05/2007> 6:05 PM> > > > No virus found in this outgoing message.> Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.7.1/807 - Release Date: 16/05/2007> 6:05 PM> Reserve your place in history - Email Britain! The next generation of Hotmail is here - Windows Live Hotmail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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